Why I Started Staking $WCT on WalletConnect

If you’ve ever connected your wallet to a dApp, traded tokens, minted NFTs, or voted in a DAO, chances are you’ve already used WalletConnect — maybe without even realizing it.

WalletConnect is the technology that helps wallets and apps talk to each other in a safe and private way. It works with over 600 wallets and more than 40,000 dApps. That includes big names like Uniswap, OpenSea, PancakeSwap, and many others. It has become a key part of how Web3 works today.

Recently, WalletConnect launched $WCT, their official token, and opened up staking at staking.walletconnect.network. I was already a user, but now I decided to become a staker. Here's why.

➙ Staking $WCT lets me earn rewards for supporting the network
➙ I can choose how long to lock my tokens — longer locks earn more
➙ Rewards are paid out weekly, every Thursday
➙ Staking also gives me voting power in WalletConnect’s governance

For example, I staked my WCT for 40 weeks. That means I cannot move the tokens until that period ends, but in return, I earn more rewards and gain a bigger voice in decisions that shape the network.

Staking is very easy to do:

➙ Go to the WalletConnect staking portal
➙ Connect your wallet
➙ Approve access to your WCT tokens
➙ Choose the amount and the lock time
➙ Confirm the transaction

After that, you start earning rewards automatically every week. You can add more tokens later or extend your lock period anytime.

What makes this different from other staking systems is there’s no slashing or penalties for being inactive. As long as you stay locked, you earn. And if you participate in governance, you help guide how the WalletConnect network evolves.

The Bigger Vision

This is not just about earning tokens. WalletConnect is building a full Web3 communication layer. Soon, it will include things like:

➙ Permissionless nodes anyone can run
➙ Better session features for wallets
➙ On-chain governance where stakers vote directly
➙ New tools and incentives for developers using WalletConnect

By staking WCT, I feel like I’m part of something bigger — a protocol that powers the tools I use daily in crypto.

If you’re holding WCT or believe in the future of decentralized wallet infrastructure, this is a chance to get involved, earn rewards, and take part in shaping the future of Web3.

You can learn more and stake your WCT at: https://staking.walletconnect.network

Let’s keep building. @WalletConnect

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